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North Queensland Re-stocking, Replanting and On-farm Infrastructure Grants

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Supporting primary producers impacted by the 2019 North Queensland Monsoon Trough

The North Queensland Re-stocking, Replanting and On-farm Infrastructure Grant was established in the aftermath of the 2019 North Queensland Monsoon Trough event to help primary producers in the 14 most affected local government areas to get back on their feet.

Purpose

The North Queensland Re-stocking, Replanting and On-farm Infrastructure Grant provided $240 million for co-contribution grants of up to $400,000, which were available to eligible primary production enterprises for:

  • replacing lost livestock

  • replanting lost or damaged crops or permanent plantings

  • restoring or replacing lost or damaged on-farm infrastructure.

Key dates

The North Queensland Re-stocking, Replanting and On-farm Infrastructure Grant closed to applications on 30 June 2022.

Successful applicants have until 31 March 2024 to draw down approved funds. This date has been set to ensure that approved applicants can make informed business decisions and plan ahead.

Eligibility

Applications have now closed for this grant. The eligible Local Government Areas were:

  • Burdekin

  • Burke

  • Carpentaria

  • Charters Towers

  • Cloncurry

  • Douglas

  • Etheridge

  • Flinders

  • Hinchinbrook

  • McKinlay

  • Richmond

  • Townsville

  • Winton

  • Whitsunday

How to apply

The North Queensland Restocking, Replanting and On-farm Infrastructure Grants are funded by the Australian Government's National Emergency Management Agency and administered by the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority.

Applications have now closed for this grant.

More information

You can find out more information about the North Queensland Restocking, Replanting and On-farm Infrastructure Grants, including grant guidelines, frequently asked questions and case studies from grant recipients on the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority's website.

You can subscribe to receive updates about future grant rounds from the National Emergency Management Agency.